WINNER - TOPIC 2
DESCRIPTION
Breedon operates across surfacing, contracting and materials, where slips, trips and falls remain a daily risk at both construction sites and fixed facilities. Common hazards include uneven or cluttered walkways, trailing cables, poorly stored materials, worn steps and ladders, unsafe vehicle access and egress, and winter conditions such as ice and standing water. These factors have led to repeated near misses and minor injuries, often driven by rushing, poor housekeeping and inconsistent use of three-point contact. Analysis had shown that 75% of LTI’s were related to slips, trips or falls.
To address this, Breedon launched a structured four-week ’Slips, Trips and Falls’ campaign in September 2025. The campaign combined practical site actions with behavioural science and cultural engagement. Each of the four weeks focused on a key theme:
- Hazard hunting and housekeeping
- Safer access and egress
- Winter readiness
- Reviewing and embedding improvements.
Please view the Sharing good practice guide and watch the video for more information about Breedon's campaign.
BENEFITS
- 22% reduction in injuries related to slips trips and falls.
- 179 sites have action plans to reduce hazards associated with slips, trips and falls.
- 57% increase in observed hazards, hundreds of hazards were identified and fixed during site walkabouts such as damaged ladders, worn vehicle steps and trailing cables.
- Significant changes in behaviour achieved in areas such as adherence to three-point contact and frequency of footwear checks.
- Breedon sites are now better prepared for winter.
- Employees have greater awareness of risks following campaign.
- Increased employee willingness to challenge unsafe practices, and pride in contributing to safer sites.
- Improved housekeeping and better vehicle access points.
- More efficient operations with less delays caused by unsafe or cluttered conditions.
- Positive workforce feedback and engagement from workforce.
- Safer conditions across multiple sites.
- Campaign closely aligned with ‘the Fatal 6’.
- A safer environment for employees, contractors and visitors